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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.95, 10,199.60 and 4,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.95, 10,199.60 and 4,033.73 is: 5,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.95 : 10,199.60 = 4,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.95/10,199.60 = 4,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.95x = 10,199.60 × 4,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.95x = 41,142,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142,361.34/7,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.59

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